used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They asked each other if they’d let a girl spoil a morning’s ride.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And they winked at each other, and cracked jokes over the eternal comedy of love.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading They asked each other if they’d let a girl spoil a morning’s ride.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And they winked at each other, and cracked jokes over the eternal comedy of love.
ballastnounUS /ˈbæləst/
any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
From this reading Stephen, who was quite without ballast, described the household at Cadover: he should say that Rickie would find Miss Pembroke kissing the footman.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They both exhibited a profound cynicism.
Cadover
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From this reading Stephen, who was quite without ballast, described the household at Cadover: he should say that Rickie would find Miss Pembroke kissing the footman.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading And they winked at each other, and cracked jokes over the eternal comedy of love.
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading And they winked at each other, and cracked jokes over the eternal comedy of love.
cynicismnounUS /ˈsɪnɪsɪzəm/
a cynical feeling of distrust
From this reading They both exhibited a profound cynicism.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Stephen, who was quite without ballast, described the household at Cadover: he should say that Rickie would find Miss Pembroke kissing the footman.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading And they winked at each other, and cracked jokes over the eternal comedy of love.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading And they winked at each other, and cracked jokes over the eternal comedy of love.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading They both exhibited a profound cynicism.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Stephen, who was quite without ballast, described the household at Cadover: he should say that Rickie would find Miss Pembroke kissing the footman.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading Stephen, who was quite without ballast, described the household at Cadover: he should say that Rickie would find Miss Pembroke kissing the footman.
a young female
From this reading “He’s not tired,” said Stephen to the soldier; “he wants his girl.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He’s not tired,” said Stephen to the soldier; “he wants his girl.”
He's
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From this reading “He’s not tired,” said Stephen to the soldier; “he wants his girl.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “He’s not tired,” said Stephen to the soldier; “he wants his girl.”
a social unit living together
From this reading Stephen, who was quite without ballast, described the household at Cadover: he should say that Rickie would find Miss Pembroke kissing the footman.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They asked each other if they’d let a girl spoil a morning’s ride.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading And they winked at each other, and cracked jokes over the eternal comedy of love.
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading Stephen, who was quite without ballast, described the household at Cadover: he should say that Rickie would find Miss Pembroke kissing the footman.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading They asked each other if they’d let a girl spoil a morning’s ride.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading And they winked at each other, and cracked jokes over the eternal comedy of love.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Stephen, who was quite without ballast, described the household at Cadover: he should say that Rickie would find Miss Pembroke kissing the footman.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading They asked each other if they’d let a girl spoil a morning’s ride.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “He’s not tired,” said Stephen to the soldier; “he wants his girl.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And they winked at each other, and cracked jokes over the eternal comedy of love.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And they winked at each other, and cracked jokes over the eternal comedy of love.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And they winked at each other, and cracked jokes over the eternal comedy of love.
PembrokenounUS /ˈpembroʊk/
the smaller and straight-legged variety of corgi having pointed ears and a short tail
From this reading Stephen, who was quite without ballast, described the household at Cadover: he should say that Rickie would find Miss Pembroke kissing the footman.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading They both exhibited a profound cynicism.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Stephen, who was quite without ballast, described the household at Cadover: he should say that Rickie would find Miss Pembroke kissing the footman.
Rickie
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From this reading Stephen, who was quite without ballast, described the household at Cadover: he should say that Rickie would find Miss Pembroke kissing the footman.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading They asked each other if they’d let a girl spoil a morning’s ride.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “He’s not tired,” said Stephen to the soldier; “he wants his girl.”
express in words
From this reading Stephen, who was quite without ballast, described the household at Cadover: he should say that Rickie would find Miss Pembroke kissing the footman.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Stephen, who was quite without ballast, described the household at Cadover: he should say that Rickie would find Miss Pembroke kissing the footman.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading “He’s not tired,” said Stephen to the soldier; “he wants his girl.”
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading They asked each other if they’d let a girl spoil a morning’s ride.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading “He’s not tired,” said Stephen to the soldier; “he wants his girl.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Stephen, who was quite without ballast, described the household at Cadover: he should say that Rickie would find Miss Pembroke kissing the footman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “He’s not tired,” said Stephen to the soldier; “he wants his girl.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And they winked at each other, and cracked jokes over the eternal comedy of love.
they'd
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From this reading They asked each other if they’d let a girl spoil a morning’s ride.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading “He’s not tired,” said Stephen to the soldier; “he wants his girl.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “He’s not tired,” said Stephen to the soldier; “he wants his girl.”
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading “He’s not tired,” said Stephen to the soldier; “he wants his girl.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stephen, who was quite without ballast, described the household at Cadover: he should say that Rickie would find Miss Pembroke kissing the footman.
which person or people
From this reading Stephen, who was quite without ballast, described the household at Cadover: he should say that Rickie would find Miss Pembroke kissing the footman.
winkedverbUS /wɪŋkt/
past form of “wink” — signal by winking
From this reading And they winked at each other, and cracked jokes over the eternal comedy of love.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Stephen, who was quite without ballast, described the household at Cadover: he should say that Rickie would find Miss Pembroke kissing the footman.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Stephen, who was quite without ballast, described the household at Cadover: he should say that Rickie would find Miss Pembroke kissing the footman.
